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NEW to GSJ: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
1,114 mi
1,793 km · 968 nm
2h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,114 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 53m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NEW
Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NEW from GSJ?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to San Jose (GSJ) is 1,114 miles (1,793 km, 968 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to GSJ?
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